My LapTimer vs TABATA Timer / Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My LapTimer
This app is designed for runners to easily track laps and interval training directly from their smartwatch. It provides real-time data like elapsed time, distance, pace, and heart rate, with options for custom lap distances and rest times. The companion iPhone app allows for data management and sharing.
- Single-tap lap start/stop
- Real-time pace and distance display
- Optional heart rate tracking
- Customizable lap distances
- Rest time between laps
- HealthKit integration for Activity rings
- Data export to CSV
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My LapTimer is primarily a native Watch app for runners doing laps or interval training. It is easy to start and stop a lap with a single tap: • no countdown timer to start • no swiping or double-taps to finish a lap. The native Watch app works even when the iPhone is not present. Elapsed time, distance (as reported by the Watch) and pace and, optionally, heart rate are displayed while running. Lap distance, duration and pace are saved on the Watch and these can be viewed by swiping right to left. Distance, duration and calories are also optionally stored in HealthKit and contribute to the Activity rings. Workout location and type can be selected above the HealthKit switch on the 3rd screen on the Watch: this is the app's Settings screen. Distance and pace can be displayed in metric or imperial measurements. Multiple consecutive laps can be timed - the Multiple Laps switch on the watch app's settings screen below the Haptic Feedback switch. These are sent to HealthKit as a single workout. The Fitness app shows the number of laps in the workout. There can be a rest time between laps: set the switch on the watch's Settings screen. Double-tap to finish a workout when there are multiple laps. If the lap distance is known then set this on the Settings screen. It will be recorded as the distance rather than what the watch detects. This is useful when the workout is indoors. Heart rate can be optionally shown on the first screen. There is a switch on the Settings screen. Haptic feedback after every mile or 1000 meters can be selected. At the bottom of the list of completed laps there is a Clear button to delete all the laps in the Watch app's database; this could be used at the start of a session. The companion iPhone app can be used to view, modify and delete laps, as well as share any day's laps or multiple days' laps as a CSV file via email e.g. send to your coach. Data is transferred from the Watch to the paired iPhone whenever the completed lap times screen in the Watch app is viewed by swiping right to left on the main screen and the iPhone app is nearby and active. The app's database on the iPhone can be backed up using iTunes File Sharing. REVIEW "This App does just what I want it to do. Multiple laps, with individual lap times, distance & speed. It’s ideal for Tempo training and works a treat Highly recommended" CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any issues, please send an email via the App Support button on the iTunes Ratings and Review screen or the Developer Website link.
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer
This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity workouts like Tabata. Easily set up custom workout routines with adjustable intervals, rest periods, and set counts. Personalize the timer with custom colors, sounds, and notifications for a tailored training experience.
- Unlimited timer creation
- Customizable intervals (warm-up, workout, rest, cool-down)
- Adjustable set counts
- Color and text customization
- Background notifications
- Dark mode support
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It's a timer app suitable for Tabata training. All features are completely free to use. Features: - Quick start-up and comfortable operability. Create unlimited timers. - Freely set warm-up, ready, workout, interval, cool-down seconds, and set counts. - Customize colors, texts, background notifications, sounds, speeches, vibrations, screen flashes and icon badges. - Dark mode - Free URL scheme: tabatatimer:// --- What is Tabata Training? The Tabata Training workout requires 8 intervals of 20 seconds-all-out intensity exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest. Many of you might think how can one do 8 intervals in just 4 minutes? However, according to the research result by Professor Tabata, it is proven the best cardio workout as one can achieve both the aerobic and anaerobic exercises at the same time. Tabata training is a workout with high intensity and high efficiency. Quoted from: http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/rs/category/tokushu/150715/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TABATA Timer / Interval Timer at Free against My LapTimer's $0.99. My LapTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer is free to download; My LapTimer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, TABATA Timer / Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My LapTimer | TABATA Timer / Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Godfrey Raftesath | FugaPiyo Inc. |
Customer experience
My LapTimer
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer
In-app purchases
My LapTimer
No in-app purchases
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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